Campus News

Sharon StitzleinPublished: October 20, 2006 12:00AM

Crestview grad placed in teacher program
Ann Benshoff, a senior at The University of Findlay, has been selected as a student teacher with Glenwood Middle School, Findlay, where she is teaching seventh grade social studies.
A 2003 graduate of Crestview High School, Benshoff is the daughter of Donna and Jim Benshoff of Ashland.
Her activities at UF include being a member of the UF Oilerette dance team, the track and field team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also participates in the honors program.
OSU-M announces graduates, deans list
The following students at Ohio State University-Mansfield completed all of the requirements for the associate of arts degree during the summer quarter 2006. The graduates of this area are: Amanda Abrams, Emily Schalmo and Ryan Tinsley of Ashland; and Rachel Culler of Perrysville
OSU-M also announced its deans list for summer quarter 2006. To be eligible for the deans list, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours and earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average or better. The deans list includes the following students from this area:
Ashland: Jacquelyn Bridges, Amy Chaddock, Brandon Harned and Laura Jalbrzikowski
Greenwich: Kathryn Shreve.
County organization awards scholarships
Ashland County T.B. and Respiratory Health Association has awarded $1,000 scholarships to Faith Lewis and Anne Parsons.
Lewis is the daughter of Charles and Rebecca Gardner of Hayesville and is a 1998 graduate of Hillsdale High School. She is completing her education in respiratory therapy at North Central State College. She is employed by Samaritan Regional Health Services.
Parsons is the daughter of Terry and Marjorie Parsons of Loudonville. She is a 2006 graduate of Loudonville High School and is attending Liberty University for a pre-med undergraduate degree.
The nonprofit association has been active in the Ashland County area for nearly 70 years and offers free respiratory medications, free oxygen and aerosol machines and public education services in addition to the scholarships. The association may be contacted at P.O. Box 266, Ashland, Ohio 44805 or calling 567-203-2518.
Boyce in Findlay
mentor program
Amanda Boyce, a junior occupational therapy major at University of Findlay, has been selected as a peer mentor for UFs First-Year Experience program.
A 2004 graduate of Crestview High School, she is the daughter of Sharon and Ken Boyce, Mansfield.
At UF, Boyce participates in Concert Chorale, University Singers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Thursday Nite Live, Student Occupational Therapy Association and musical productions.
The University of Findlays FYE addresses transitional and academic issues common among first-year students. The two-semester program is designed to keep the same students together through a three-credit general education class in the fall and a one-credit elective in the spring. Each FYE section has 18 students, one professor and one upper-class peer mentor. This fall, 11 FYE courses are offered covering a variety of topics.
Boyce is the peer mentor for the FYE class Learning the Invisible Rules of American Culture. In this role, she assists the class instructor and serves as a mentor for students in the class.
AHS graduate in NKU leadership program
Carly Weiler, an Ashland High School graduate, now a junior operations management and environmental policy student at the University of Cincinnati, participated in NEW Leadership Kentucky, sponsored by the Institute for Public Leadership and Public Affairs at Northern Kentucky University. This years event was located at the Marydale Conference Center in Erlanger, Ky.
NKUs Institute for Public Leadership and Public Affairs NEW Leadership program is for undergraduate college women who are interested in pursuing careers in political life. It is modeled after the National Education for Womens Leadership training developed by the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University.
At NEW Leadership Kentucky participants learn how they can impact politics and policy from successful women leaders. They also develop the skills of public speaking, strategic communication, and leading in communities of difference.
Ashland native
studying in England
University of Evansville student Meghan Martin of Ashland is attending Harlaxton College, the Universitys British campus in Grantham, England, this fall.
She is the daughter of Richard and Deborah Martin.
Harlaxton College offers a wide range of courses to enable students to satisfy the majority of UEs general education requirements. Many of the courses focus upon British and European studies, permitting a comparison of the American and English lifestyles.
Cutlip on Bluffton Homecoming court
Carrie Cutlip, daughter of Jane Miller of Ashland, was part of the Homecoming court at Bluffton University.
She is a senior at Bluffton, majoring in youth ministry and psychology. She serves as a resident advisor in her residence hall, Spiritual Life Week coordinator, ambassador for the admissions office and is a member of the Dance Team and Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC).
Local students in AUs Kappa Kappa Psi
Cassandra Bull of Ashland is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi at Ashland University. She is the daughter of Adrian and Barbara Bull and is majoring in music education.
Mindy Reidenbach of Loudonville is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi at Ashland University. She is the daughter of Michael and Kimberly Reidenbach and is majoring in middle grades education.
The purpose of Kappa Kappa Psi is to enhance the Ashland University instrumental music program and to honor outstanding members. Kappa Kappa Psis activities include assisting the Music Department, organizing projects to benefit the band programs and participating in regional meetings and a district convention each year. Membership in Kappa Kappa Psi is open to any Ashland University band member who maintains a 2.0 GPA.